Barford Primary School
URN: 120783 • Norwich NR9 4AB
Overview
- Name
- Barford Primary School
- URN
- 120783
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carla Stedman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603759660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapel Street, Norwich NR9 4AB
Summary
Barford Primary School is a mixed community school located in Norwich, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 98 pupils and a capacity for 110. The school prides itself on its friendly, rural environment and a strong family ethos that fosters both academic and social development. The mission is to nurture, motivate, and inspire every child, helping them grow into confident and respectful citizens.
The curriculum at Barford is designed to be rich and challenging, following a question-led, enquiry-based approach that encourages pupils to explore and take risks in their learning. High expectations for academic achievement are set across all subjects, and the school actively promotes core values such as trust, empathy, and resilience.
Barford Primary is committed to inclusivity, providing robust support for learners with additional needs and disabilities. The school engages with families to build strong relationships and ensure that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or arrange a visit.
The curriculum at Barford is designed to be rich and challenging, following a question-led, enquiry-based approach that encourages pupils to explore and take risks in their learning. High expectations for academic achievement are set across all subjects, and the school actively promotes core values such as trust, empathy, and resilience.
Barford Primary is committed to inclusivity, providing robust support for learners with additional needs and disabilities. The school engages with families to build strong relationships and ensure that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or arrange a visit.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 98 | 48 | 50 | 110 | 15.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 50 | 41 | 110 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 50 | 49 | 110 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 50 | 49 | 110 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 103 | 51 | 52 | 110 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 104 | 49 | 55 | 110 | 6.70 |
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